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Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Italian for "brother devil," fra diavolo sauce is usually made with tomatoes and always spicy. This site will give you the restaurant copycat recipe for this dish.

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes

3 tablespoons olive oil,

1 medium onion, sliced

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can of diced tomatoes

1 cup of dry white wine

3 garlic cloves, chopped

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

3 Tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped

3 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Directions

Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with 1 teaspoon of salt and red pepper flakes.

Heat the 3 tablespoons oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the shrimp and sauté for about a minute, toss, and continue cooking until just cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Transfer the shrimp to a large plate; set aside.

Add the onion to the same skillet, adding 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil to the pan, if necessary, and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the tomatoes with their juices, wine, garlic, and oregano. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.

Return the shrimp to the tomato mixture; toss to coat, and cook for about a minute so the flavors meld together.

Stir in the parsley and basil. Season with more salt, to taste, and serve over your favorite hot pasta.